Interim Executive Recruitment

Interim Executive Recruitment and Hiring Services

Finding an interim executive to lead your business during a transitional period or a particular project may use up valuable time and resources that your company may not have to spare. We at Keller Executive Search can help organizations like yours stay on track by quickly and effectively filling gaps in your leadership team without the long-term commitment of a permanent hire. Our comprehensive approach to interim recruitment ensures we find an interim leader who integrates into your existing team, adding value to your organization.

As a leader in interim executive recruitment, we offer a range of services that meet the leadership needs of diverse organizations. We are also partnered with NPAworldwide, a global talent network. Below is an outline of some of the services we can offer your business:

1. Interim executive placement
   We identify, evaluate, and place experienced interim executives into temporary leadership positions.
2. Succession planning
   We offer guidance on permanent executive placements, ensuring leadership continuity after the interim role is discontinued.
3. Industry-specific recruitment
   Our comprehensive knowledge of a broad range of industries enables us to source candidates with sector-specific expertise, so our services can be tailored to your needs.
4. Specialized skill matching
   We ensure that the specific skills and expertise of the interim leader resonate with the company’s current challenges or projects.
5. Onboarding support
   We provide the necessary background, context, and resources to help an interim executive integrate smoothly into an organization.
6. Rapid deployment
   Given the frequently urgent nature of interim placements, we are adept at deploying executives to fill the gaps in leadership with minimal lead time.
7. Performance monitoring
   We perform regular check-ins with both the interim leader and our client to ensure the engagement is productive and any issues are swiftly addressed.
8. Transition management
   We guide our client company through the transition process that follows the conclusion of the interim period, whether that involves handing over to a permanent replacement or supporting the company through the next stages post the interim role.

Our Approach to Interim Executive Recruiting

Keller provides personalized interim executive search solutions to meet the unique objectives, needs, and candidate expectations of our clients.

Before identifying potential interim executives, we engage with our clients to understand their leadership needs. Every candidate we consider is also subject to a stringent series of evaluations to ensure they’re the best fit for the role.

Our interim executive search team goes above and beyond in sourcing the best talent. Their search is based not only on the candidates’ qualifications and expertise but also on their personality and leadership style. This ensures a good fit between the interim leader and the existing company culture. We also provide onboarding support to ensure that the interim executive transitions seamlessly into your team.

We prioritize diversity and inclusion throughout the recruiting process, ensuring a broad range of perspectives are being represented. Once our search and evaluations are complete, we present a curated list of candidates to our client, leaving the final hiring decision up to them.

Our exhaustive interim executive search methodology encompasses a deep understanding of our client’s business operations, goals, and industry specifics. This knowledge, coupled with our extensive international connections and market insights, enables us to pinpoint candidates who align perfectly with our client’s interim leadership requirements.

Why Does Keller Use a Tailored Recruitment Approach?

Interim executive recruitment is just one of Keller’s offerings, but our mission remains the same regardless of the role we are recruiting for. We are dedicated to providing our clients with exceptional talent whose personality, skillset, and experience meet their needs. Though we are now considered forerunners in the world of executive recruitment, our reputation took years to develop.

Part of our journey involved making significant adjustments to our recruitment approach, which, initially, did not account for the unique needs of our client firms. Though the results of this cookie-cutter approach proved sufficient at first, our attention was soon drawn to its limitations, and we realized that we needed to make some changes to improve our success rates.

We arrived at this conclusion during a collaboration with a prominent client who sought a candidate for a senior position at their business. At the time, we thought our generic approach would be enough to deliver someone with the right credentials. Following a basic local search, we succeeded in finding a professional who fitted the job description. However, due to the nature of our approach, we failed to test whether the individual would be compatible with the work culture at our client’s firm. This resulted in a poor match with the rest of our client’s management team and, ultimately, a failed placement.

While this experience cost us a valuable client, we saw it as an opportunity for improvement. From then on, we adopted a more customer-oriented approach. This new methodology led to increased success rates and a more positive reputation among recruitment firms, culminating in the international recognition that our brand enjoys today.

To uphold our standing among the world’s premier recruiting firms, we are committed to continuous learning and staying informed about the most recent findings, research, and issues in the field.

Read Keller’s Insights below for more details on the latest developments and best practices in recruitment.

The Advantages of Partnering with Keller for Your Interim Executive Search Needs

Engaging the services of an interim executive recruitment firm like Keller can have many benefits for your organization, especially when you are faced with transitional challenges or require specific expertise for a limited period. Here are some of the main advantages that interim leadership can offer your business:

1. Cost savings
   Although interim executives might command a high salary, businesses can save on the long-term costs associated with permanent executive benefits, bonuses, and severance packages.
2. Network access
   Interim leaders often have an extensive network of industry contacts, which can be beneficial for future hiring, business development, and partnerships.
3. Experience on demand
   Interim executives are often seasoned professionals with prior experience. This means they can hit the ground running, offering immediate value without a prolonged learning curve.
4. Flexibility
   You can hire an interim executive for a specific project or period, without needing to make long-term commitments.
5. Support for SMEs
   If you own a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), you might not have the resources or capacity for a full-time executive. Engaging an interim executive for short-term projects or strategies may adequately fulfil your needs, saving you money and resources.
6. Smooth transitions
   Interim executives can maintain stability during leadership transitions, ensuring your organization continues to function efficiently.
7. Objective perspective
   Being outsiders, interim leaders can offer a fresh, unbiased perspective on challenges, making tough decisions without being influenced by company culture or politics.
8. Confidentiality
   Interim executives can operate quietly in situations where discretion is required, such as during an acquisition or merger.

In addition to all these benefits, Keller is an experienced executive search firm that provides customized interim solutions and strategic initiatives that cater to the unique needs of diverse organizations.

Hiring an interim executive search firm like Keller can give companies access to a pool of experienced talent with strong leadership abilities who are ready to take the helm at a moment’s notice.

Keller's Guarantee

Our interim recruiters are bound by a code of ethics that prohibits them from disclosing any information about clients or candidates to third parties. As such, you can trust our interim executive recruitment firm to deliver outstanding services without compromising your safety or security.

Keller also strives to identify professionals who are the right fit for both the demands of the position and the work culture without discriminating against certain demographics. Thus, we seek to encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

As a leader in interim recruitment with a long-standing reputation for quality and reliability, Keller realizes that our success depends on our ability to deliver the right candidate for your firm’s needs. To ensure this happens, we thoroughly vet each candidate based on their education, background, and previous work experience.

However, we also understand that things don’t always pan out the way you expect, so we offer to find replacements for candidates who do not live up to your expectations. We provide this service at no extra cost, provided you let us know within the first 90 days of a candidate’s placement.

Additionally, our commitment to excellence does not stop there. We rely on your feedback by way of comments, criticisms, and inquiries to gauge areas for improvement in our company’s performance. We, therefore, value every form of feedback you give us – whether positive or negative – and strive to respond promptly and courteously.

Connect with one of our consultants today and discover how interim leadership can help your business stay ahead.